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Teghan Devon Wins Mid-Atlantic Song Contest

Post published:February 14, 2023
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests

Teghan Devon has been named the grand-prize winner of the 39th annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest presented by the Songwriters’ Association of Washington (SAW). The Maryland-based folk-pop singer-songwriter was recognized for her song “Our Garden,” which was also the first place (Gold) winner in the contest’s Folk-Acoustic category. Tony Denikos, also of Maryland, was awarded second place overall for his song “Purple Hearts, ” which was also the second place (Silver) winner in the Americana category.

Finalists Named in Avalonfest ’09 Performing Songwriter Competition

Post published:August 3, 2009
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests Festival Focus

Four songwriters have been named as finalists in the Avalonfest ’09 Performing Songwriter Competition. Rhobb Elliott of North Carolina, Robyn Kay of New York, David Kleiner of Pennsylvania, and Steve Warner of West Virginia will strut their stuff on the festival’s Mountain Stage on Friday afternoon, August 7.

Phil Henry Wins 2009 SMAF Songwriter Contest

Post published:May 15, 2009
Post author:Michael Kornfeld
Post category:Awards & Contests Featured

Phil Henry, a contemporary folk singer-songwriter from Vermont, was named the first place winner in the 2009 Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival Songwriter Contest last weekend. [To read the entire article, click on the headline.]